PAINFUL: Fergie looks on as United are ripped apart by City [STUART ROBINSON]

A section of supporters directed their anger at Fergie in the stands as United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 derby defeat.

Two goals from Edin Dzeko, including one after just 43 seconds, and another from Yaya Toure saw Manchester City crush their neighbours to take another big step towards the title.

United have now lost 10 league games in a season for the first time in Premier League history and trail leaders Chelsea by 18 points.

Some home fans took out their frustration on Fergie at the final whistle. It is understood some of them were involved in a heated row with the Scot and blamed him for

United's demise after he told the club to appoint David Moyes as his successor.

Fergie looked stunned by the attack as he left the directors box to head for the exit. Stewards also had to guard the 'Chosen One' banner dedicated to Moyes when Stretford End fans tried to tear it down.